Research article summary (published 12 Aug 2006):

[Simulation training of laparoscopic skills in gynaecology]

(Simulationstraening af laparoskopiske faerdigheder i gynaekologien.)

Full Abstract

Laparoscopic techniques are increasingly being applied in gynaecology in Denmark. Despite this, the training and assessment of basic skills are still not managed with a valid, reliable and systematic approach. Laparoscopic simulators might be the innovative answer to this challenge, but implementation needs to be evidence-based This paper discusses the latest metaanalysis of the evidence of simulator systems for evaluation and transfer of technical surgical skills, and the paper also points out areas that need further investigation before implementation of simulators in the gynaecological surgical curriculum.

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Author information

Author/s: Larsen, Christian Rifbjerg (CR); Sørensen, Jette Led (JL); Ottesen, Bent S (BS);

Affiliation: H:S Rigshospitalet, Juliane Marie Centeret, Gynaekologisk Klinik, København Ø. christian.rifbjerg.larsen(-atsign-)rh.hosp.dk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger), published in Denmark. (Language: dan)

Reference: 2006-Aug; vol 168 (issue 33) : pp 2664-8

Dates: Created 2006/08/31; Completed 2006/09/06; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 16942686, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Clinical Competence Competency-Based Education Computer Simulation Educational Technology Female

General Surgery - education Gynecology - education Humans Laparoscopy - standards Teaching - methods

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